"A system update is required to use the microsdxc memory card" - what to do

[dandandan]

Hi, I've finally gotten around to hacking my Switch. I got it when it first came out and have barely touched it since.

I'm on version 5.1.0

I've tried a couple of different guides, but when I get to the payload injection stage I get a fatal error

When I boot back into the regular homescreen, it tells me I need to format the SD card (512gb, FAT32), and when I try to format it in the Switch, it says:

"a system update is required to use the microsdxc memory card"

I assume it's because MicroSDXC cards weren't originally compatible. But if I let it update, will I be put straight onto the latest firmware or will it happen incrementally?

I want to update it just enough to recognise MicroSDXC cards without updating it enough to fix the exploit

All the threads I've seen here blame this error message on exFAT, but my card is definitely FAT32, and I've tried a few different cards. The only one that works is a measly 32gb

 

[Shadow#1]

Hi, I've finally gotten around to hacking my Switch. I got it when it first came out and have barely touched it since.

I'm on version 5.1.0

I've tried a couple of different guides, but when I get to the payload injection stage I get a fatal error

When I boot back into the regular homescreen, it tells me I need to format the SD card (512gb, FAT32), and when I try to format it in the Switch, it says:

"a system update is required to use the microsdxc memory card"

I assume it's because MicroSDXC cards weren't originally compatible. But if I let it update, will I be put straight onto the latest firmware or will it happen incrementally?

I want to update it just enough to recognise MicroSDXC cards without updating it enough to fix the exploit

All the threads I've seen here blame this error message on exFAT, but my card is definitely FAT32, and I've tried a few different cards. The only one that works is a measly 32gb

Its still exFAT if u get this msg

 

[Lacius]

You're receiving this error message because your SD card is not formatted as FAT32. Use guiformat to reformat the SD card as FAT32. If you get an error message on Windows, you probably need to restart Windows Explorer from the Task Manager.

If you want to use an exFAT SD card (not recommended), you either need to update to the latest version from the system settings, or you need to add exFAT support using a different SD card that's formatted as FAT32 and the homebrew application Daybreak while running Atmosphere.

If you're using fusee-gelee, then the system version of your Switch really doesn't matter as long as it's supported by the latest version of Atmosphere. The latest system version that's exploitable without fusee-gelee or a modchip is 4.1.0. In other words, unless you're using something other than fusee-gelee or a modchip, there's no reason not to update to the latest system version for game compatibility, etc.

 

[OrGoN3]

You're receiving this error message because your SD card is not formatted as FAT32. Use guiformat to reformat the SD card as FAT32. If you get an error message on Windows, you probably need to restart Windows Explorer from the Task Manager.

If you want to use an exFAT SD card (not recommended), you either need to update to the latest version from the system settings, or you need to add exFAT support using a different SD card that's formatted as FAT32 and the homebrew application Daybreak while running Atmosphere.

If you're using fusee-gelee, then the system version of your Switch really doesn't matter as long as it's supported by the latest version of Atmosphere. The latest system version that's exploitable without fusee-gelee or a modchip is 4.1.0. In other words, unless you're using something other than fusee-gelee or a modchip, there's no reason not to update to the latest system version for game compatibility, etc.

Or if he has a clean sysnand, boot clean sysnand, make sure it's online, go to System settings, go to format microSD card. You might have to keep clicking a few times, or say you want exFAT. It'll download the exFAT driver before you have to format anything.

Also, doesn't just inserting an exFAT formatted SD card into clean sysnand while it's online prompt the same thing?

Lastly, please do not use guiformat. This isn't the 3DS days. Please use either Hekate, or a real program such as minitool partition or diskgenius.

 

[Shadow#1]

@dandandan use guiformat

 

[Lacius]

Lastly, please do not use guiformat. This isn't the 3DS days.

There is no reason not to use guiformat, and with it, we know it's going to result in a properly formatted FAT32 SD card, since that's the only option.

 

[dandandan]

I can't use guiformat. For some reason, I click on it and it doesn't do anything. I used EASEUS though, and that formatted it to FAT32. Windows even says it's FAT32

@dandandan use guiformat

 

[Shadow#1]

I can't use guiformat. For some reason, I click on it and it doesn't do anything. I used EASEUS though, and that formatted it to FAT32. Windows even says it's FAT32

Why can't u use it?

 

[Lacius]

I can't use guiformat. For some reason, I click on it and it doesn't do anything. I used EASEUS though, and that formatted it to FAT32. Windows even says it's FAT32

Use guiformat. If you are having issues, open Task Manager, restart Windows Explorer, and then try again.

 

[dandandan]

I was using the version from CNET, but I downloaded it straight from the Dev's website (Ridgecrop Consultants) and that actually launched the app. Formatted the card, everything at default, followed all the same instructions as before, and I still get this message:

A fatal error occurred when running Fusée.
Failed to mount the SD card.

Press POWER to reboot.

 

[dandandan]

Like I said, it was definitely FAT32. The 32 gig card (also FAT32) does boot into Atmosphere but then it drops and continues to the regular Switch home menu

 

[OrGoN3]

There is no reason not to use guiformat, and with it, we know it's going to result in a properly formatted FAT32 SD card, since that's the only option.

I've had a lot of people with the Switch not reading their SD cards properly after using guiformat. Since then, I always recommend Hekate, or a real partition program.

 

[Hayato213]

I've had a lot of people with the Switch not reading their SD cards properly after using guiformat. Since then, I always recommend Hekate, or a real partition program.

No issue with Guiformat here.

 

[Lacius]

I was using the version from CNET, but I downloaded it straight from the Dev's website (Ridgecrop Consultants) and that actually launched the app. Formatted the card, everything at default, followed all the same instructions as before, and I still get this message:

A fatal error occurred when running Fusée.
Failed to mount the SD card.

Press POWER to reboot.

Do you know that your SD reader works on the Switch?

 

[Shadow#1]

Sure the 512GB is not fake?

 

[dandandan]

Sure the 512GB is not fake?

I got it direct from Amazon so I'm pretty sure it's not fake. And my 128gb card won't work either

 

[dandandan]

Do you know that your SD reader works on the Switch?

How would I test this? A 32gb card worked fine, if that's any indication (was also FAT32)

I've barely used it, and never inserted an SD card into it before, so I don't know how it could be damaged, unless it came like that already

 

[Lacius]

How would I test this? A 32gb card worked fine, if that's any indication (was also FAT32)

I've barely used it, and never inserted an SD card into it before, so I don't know how it could be damaged, unless it came like that already

To be clear, can you run Atmosphere using the working SD card?

 

[GamingTable]

I got it direct from Amazon so I'm pretty sure it's not fake. And my 128gb card won't work either

Look up H2testw and test your card.

Commingling mixes the real (Amazon's) and fake (messy sellers) items together.

https://sellercentral.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/external/G200141480

People have told Amazon about that for years.

 

[Draxzelex]

How would I test this? A 32gb card worked fine, if that's any indication (was also FAT32)

I've barely used it, and never inserted an SD card into it before, so I don't know how it could be damaged, unless it came like that already

Well then try plugging it inside and see if it works.